Letter to heaven, Volume 1

Dear Mom,

Your little boy is getting married! The Lord heard your prayer. He answered.

That blond haired little boy…the one who gave you all of that grey hair… found his girl.

I remember all of those nights we used to lay in your bed talking about Eric. You would tell me your worries and we would laugh about something he did or something he said. The conversation always would turn to the topic of his wife. We would imagine her! We would describe what she needed to be like and wonder when she would appear. You heart’s desire was always for him to be happy. I can’t count the times you would ask… “Do you think Eric is happy?” You always wanted to reach that place deep down in his heart and make sure that happiness lived there.

I kind of always assumed that I was your favorite child! The bond that a mother and daughter share is truly indescribable. But then I had Colt…and I realized that Eric held a place in your heart that I never knew about. That boy was your baby! No one could make you laugh the way Eric could! He made your eyes dance!

I wonder if Eric knows how much you prayed over his life.  I wonder if his wife will ever understand how many prayers you and daddy lifted up for her.

God’s timing is perfect! But I can’t help but think that you had some sit downs with Jesus as soon as you arrived in heaven. Because only a few short months after He called you home…he met her!

Mom, let me introduce you to Taylor!

She is MORE than we ever thought she would be. She is kind. She is smart. She is beautiful!

She is assertive but gentle. She is outgoing and accepting. She is quirky and loves to laugh. She is sweet and loving to Dad! Eva and Colt adore her…and so do I!

But more importantly…she adores your son. She LOVES him, she cares for his every need, and she encourages him.

And guess what else mom? She loves Jesus too!

I no longer worry about him like I used to. I can see the happiness radiating from his face in a way that I never have before! It is truly a site to see!

You and Dad did a great job. I am seeing a man unfold before my eyes …the man that God designed Eric to be! His life and the future he has with Taylor are the fruits of your labor. You did good mama! You don’t have to worry anymore! Now you can rest!

I love you always,

Erin